Veterinarians Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $131,480 +4.8% vs national
Median hourly $63.21
10th percentile $77,420
90th percentile $224,630
Employed locally 310
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,420
    25th
    $90,050
    50th (median)
    $131,480
    75th
    $162,720
    90th
    $224,630

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 142% Median Veterinarians salary is 42% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Veterinarians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $187,990
    Napa, CA $179,080
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $175,050
    Salinas, CA $168,330
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $165,060
    Anchorage, AK $164,220

    Nearby metros — Veterinarians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $153,200
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $152,200
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $133,520
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $132,190
    Connecticut $130,700
    New Haven, CT $125,780

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$101,210
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$67,620
    Pharmacy Technicians$42,260
    Nurse Practitioners$139,920
    Physician Assistants$136,880
    Physical Therapists$104,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Hartford?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Hartford, CT is $63.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $103.18 or more per hour.

    Is Hartford above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Hartford, CT is 4.8% above the national median of $125,510. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Veterinarians in Hartford?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $77,420 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $90,050.